Master of Ceremonies Nick Scafidi, the IAC’s social media secretary, invites the crowd to partake in a meal of Italian favorites.Master of Ceremonies Nick Scafidi, the IAC’s social media secretary, invites the crowd to partake ...Credits: Bob Dumas

The ladies in the house take part in judging the Ladies’ Choice Award, which was won by Alfonso Santaniello.The ladies in the house take part in judging the Ladies’ Choice Award, which was won by Alfonso ...Credits: Bob Dumas

The judges, from left, John Micelli, Joseph Micelli and Greg Breen, sample the vino.The judges, from left, John Micelli, Joseph Micelli and Greg Breen, sample the vino. Credits: Bob Dumas

The crowd lines up to sample the wines.The crowd lines up to sample the wines. Credits: Bob Dumas

MAHOPAC, N.Y.— The Mahopac Italian American Club held its third annual Wine Tasting Festival and Competition Sunday at its clubhouse. The packed house enjoyed an afternoon of homemade vino and a meal of delicious Italian dishes.

This year, Giuseppe Cambareri took home first place and was named Mastro Del Vino. Joseph Zeolla won the second-place prize and Angelo Recine came in third. Alfonso Santaniello, last year’s Mastro Del Vino, won the Ladies’ Choice Award.

Judges Greg Breen and John and Joseph Miceli had the difficult task of choosing winners from a field of 17 homemade winemakers.

YORKTOWN, N.Y. - Continuing to perform well last week, the Mahopac High School wrestling team placed second at Saturday’s Yorktown Dual Meet Tournament after winning four of its five matches.

Mahopac, now 13-2 in dual meets this season, defeated Lakeland/Panas, Clarkstown North, Our Lady of Lourdes and Yorktown. The Indians’ only loss came at the hands of tournament champion Westhampton Beach, ...

YORKTOWN, N.Y. - Continuing to perform well last week, the Mahopac High School wrestling team ...

MAHOPAC, N.Y. - The Harlem Wizards came to town Nov. 30 for a fundraising game against Mahopac school faculty. The Wizards brought their unique brand of basketball comedy to MHS to help raise money for the school’s boys and girls basketball programs. The Wizards took time after the game to pose for pictures and sign autographs for the fans.

MAHOPAC, N.Y. - The Harlem Wizards came to town Nov. 30 for a fundraising game against Mahopac ...

MAHOPAC, N.Y. - Banding together, some Mahopac residents have hired an attorney to help them prevent a 180-foot cell tower from being erected in their neighborhood.

Danbury-based Homeland Towers has two applications before the Planning Board. One would build a tower on residential property on Dixon Road and a second would build at 254 Croton Falls Road, property owned by Richard ...

MAHOPAC, N.Y. - Banding together, some Mahopac residents have hired an attorney to help them ...

MAHOPAC, N.Y. - This fall, the Mahopac Koehler Senior Center held its annual Alzheimer’s Mini-Walk and raised funds to support the campaign against Alzheimer’s. Twenty-four of the center’s seniors participated in the event. The top four fundraisers were Jean Haas, Marie Broughton, Felicia Gruber and Marie Olivier. The center saluted seniors who participated in the walk and helped raise funds to ...

MAHOPAC, N.Y. - The Greater Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce held its annual Holiday in the Park celebration at the Chamber Park on Nov. 24. Festivities included caroling, the tree-lighting, menorah lighting, a bouncy house and, of course, a visit from the big guy himself, Santa Claus, who was accompanied by Mrs. Claus. Kids had the opportunity to sit on Santa's lap and share their Christmas ...

MAHOPAC, N.Y. - The Greater Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce held its annual Holiday in the Park ...

MAHOPAC, N.Y. - The Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department recently held its annual installation of officers gala. The event, which was attended by local dignitaries and elected officials, took place at Villa Barone Hilltop Manor and featured a cocktail hour, dinner and dancing along with the official introduction of the new officers.

MAHOPAC, N.Y. - While most Austin Road Elementary students get a bit restless and distracted on a grey, cold Monday just before Thanksgiving recess, Mary Jean Cerbini’s fifth-grade class was attentive, inquisitive and focused. All eyes and ears were on Don Wildman, Travel Channel’s host of the shows, “Mysteries at the Museum,” “Monumental Mysteries” and “Greatest Mysteries.”

Wildman, a ...

MAHOPAC, N.Y. - While most Austin Road Elementary students get a bit restless and distracted on a ...